Name: Barbara J. Greene

Published 12:00 am Friday, September 28, 2007

Age: 58

Occupation and title: Retiree

Spouse’s name: Thomas J. Greene

Children’s names and ages: Antoinette Rolack, Anthony Greene, Kevin Greene

Church affiliation: Ebenezer Baptist Church, Ivor

What’s the best part of your day? All day

If you could select another profession, what would you do? Nurse

Why do you choose to live in Franklin/Southampton/Isle of Wight County? I love Southampton County. I love Ivor.

If you had two weeks’ vacation and money were no object, how would you spend your time? Traveling.

Favorite food: Vegetables

Favorite weekend destination: Visiting family in different states

Favorite color: Purple

What’s the best life lesson you’ve learned, and who taught you? To be obedient, my parent taught me and to tell the truth

Favorite Bible verse: 23rd Psalm

What’s the best decision you’ve made in life? To have a family

Which local charitable or non-profit organization do you wish more people would support? Relay for Life American Cancer Society

What’s your hobby? Cooking

If you could re-live one day of your life, which would it be and why? I wouldn’t get married on a Monday and I would invite family and friends.

What gives you the blues? Our young people being so disobedient and not saved

What’s your best childhood memory? Vacationing with family

What frightens you most? Crimes

If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be and why? Florida

Who’s your favorite ex-president? Bill Clinton

If you could pass or change one law, what would it be? Give parents their legal rights back to discipline our children

What last brought tears to your eyes? Family relationship

If you could invite three guests - living or dead, from anytime in history - to dinner, who would they be? My parents, family and a widow

What three objects would you take with you to a desert island? Water, food and cell phone

What kind of music do you like, and who’s your favorite performer? Gospel music, Martha Munizzi

Who’s a famous athlete or entertainer you admire? Michael Jordan

What’s the last book you read? Bible

To whom are you grateful and why? To God, my parents, spouse, family and friends because they all brought joy and peace to my life